Windshield and headlamp washer system

ABSTRACT

In a preferred form, a washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure to either a windshield or a plurality of headlamps of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The washer system includes a source of washer fluid, a washer pump in communication with the source for delivering washer fluid under pressure, when energized, a diverter valve mechanism having inlet means in communication with the washer pump and first and second outlet means, and windshield and headlamp nozzles adapted to be positioned adjacent the windshield and the headlamps and in communication with the first and second outlet means of the diverter valve mechanism, respectively. The diverter valve mechanism includes a solenoid operated valve member having a normal position in which it directs the washer fluid toward the windshield nozzles and a retracted position, when energized by a manual control means operated by the operator of the vehicle, in which it directs the washer fluid to the headlamp nozzles of the vehicle.

United States Patent {72] lnventors Ralph W. Edwards PrimaryExaminerLloyd L. King Bellbrook; Att0rneysW. E. Finken and W. A. SchuetzHarry Kronson, Jr., Kettering, Ohio Appl. No. 834,042

ABSTRACT: In a preferred form, a washer system for supplying washerfluid under pressure to either a windshield or a plurality of headlampsof an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The washer system includes asource of washer fluid, a washer pump in communication with the sourcefor delivering washer fluid under pressure, when energized, a divertervalve mechanism having inlet means in communication with the washer pumpand first and second outlet means, and windshield and headlamp nozzlesadapted to be positioned adjacent the windshield and the headlamps andin communication with the first and second outlet means of the divertervalve mechanism, respectively. The diverter valve mechanism includes asolenoid operated valve member having a normal position in which itdirects the washer fluid toward the windshield nozzles and a retractedposition, when energized by a manual control means operated by theoperator of the vehicle, in which it directs the washer fluid to 40. 2 X8 .4 4 n n 8 9 003 0 3 4 t 9 2 2 3 B M 2 m 3 m s o 3 m .U A M N T. u m wm.m N m n: u. n E u m M nnn T. n o A m M m C .L Hym .IP 0 m m wm m wnmhs W W m m 99 E g n "3 n i MM H W m m m m 7 D m M m .m m 11 i N i H m Dmmnmm A w Tm E pem D m nnh T JAG L D mm 16 E N6 I 5 2% UN de M a "Us mmmEm 1 0 dmb M W k1 w ine m FPA WS3 Ul F O 5 fina e Mm M N m N BMW 5 555U 3 1/1969 Rodger......................... 239/284 the headlamp nozzlesofthe vehicle.

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A 7' oxe/v/iv WINDSIIIELD AND HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM The presentinvention relates to a washer system for supplying washer fluid underpressure to either first or second transparent surface areas of anautomotive vehicle, and more particularly to a washer system which isselectively operable to supply washer fluid either to a windshield or aplurality of headlamps of an automotive vehicle to respectively removevision and illumination obscuring material therefrom.

A general object of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure toeither first or second transparent surface areas of an automotivevehicle and which includes a diverter valve mechanism which isselectively operable by an operator of the vehicle for selectivelydirecting the washer fluid from a single pump means to either the firstor second transparent surface areas.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improvedwasher system for supplying washer fluid under pressure to either awindshield or a plurality of headlamps of an automotive vehicle andwhich includes a diverter valve mechanism whichis selectively operableto direct the washer fluid from a single pump means to either thewindshield or the headlamps of the vehicle.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure toeither a windshield or a plurality of headlamps of an automotive vehicleand which includes a programmed washer pump assembly for intermittentlydelivering squirts of washer fluid for 'a predetermined time intervaland a diverter valve mechanism downstream of the pump and which isoperable to deliver the washer fluid to the windshield when deenergizedand to deliver the waSher fluid to the headlamps when energized,energization and deenergization of the diverter valve mechanism beingunder the control of the operator of the vehicle.

In the preferred embodiment, the washer system for supplying washerfluid to either the windshield or the headlamps of the vehicle comprisesa programmed washer pump assembly which is operable when momentarilyenergized to intermittently deliver a predetermined number of squirts ofwasher fluid and then automatically shuts off, and a diverter valvemechanism downstream of the pump and which is selectively operable toeither direct the washer fluid toward the windshield or toward theheadlamps of the vehicle when deenergized and energized, respectively.Initiation of pump operation and energization and deenergization of thediverter valve mechanism is controlled by a momentary push buttonswitch. When the push button switch is merely momentarily depressed toinitiate operation of the pump, all of the intermittent squirts ofwasher fluid delivered by the programmed washer pump assembly aredelivered toward the windshield of the vehicle. When the momentary pushbutton switch is held depressed the diverter valve mechanism is operableto direct the inten'nittent squirts of washer fluid toward the headlampsof the vehicle. If the momentary push button switch is held depressedand then released prior to the washer pump assembly completing itsprogrammed cycle of operation, the diverter valve mechanism is operableto direct the washer fluid toward the headlamps during the time intervalthe push button switch is depressed and to direct the remaining squirtsof washer fluid toward the windshield after the push button is released.

The present invention further resides in various novel constructions andarrangement of parts, and further objects, novel characteristics andadvantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled inthe art to which it relates and from the following detailed descriptionof the illustrated embodiment thereof made with reference to theaccompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in whichsimilar reference numerals or characters are employed to designatecorresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of an automotive vehicleembodying a washer system of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken approximatelyalong line 2-2 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the washer system shown in FIG. I;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged elevational view, with portions shown in section,of part of the washer system shown in FIG. 3; and

FIG. 5 is a view similar to that shown in FIG. 4, but showing differentparts thereof in different positions.

Although the washer system of the present invention could be used forselectively supplying washer fluid under pressure to either of any twodifferent transparent surface areas of an automotive vehicle, it isparticularly useful for selectively supplying washer fluid underpressure to either a windshield or a plurality of headlamps of anautomotive vehicle, and for the purposes of description and illustrationit will be herein described and shown as being used for the latterpurpose.

Referring to FIG. I of the drawings, a windshield and headlamp washersystem A is thereshown as being embodied in an automotive vehicle I0.The vehicle 10 includes a windshield 11 supported by its body structureand a plurality of headlamps 12 supported by the body structure at theforward end of the vehicle 10. The washer system A is suitably supportedby the vehicle body structure and comprises, in general, a reservoir 15containing a source of washer fluid or solvent, a washer pump assembly16 for pumping washer fluid under pressure, a pair of windshield washernoules 18 positioned adjacent the windshield 11 at its lower edge, apair of headlamp washer nozzles 20 positioned adjacent the headlamps l2and a diverter valve mechanism 25 which is selectively operable todirect the washer fluid being delivered by the pump assembly 16 toeither the windshield nozzles 18 or the headlamp nozzles 20 for washingthe windshield and headlamps 12, respectively.

As best shown in FIG. 3, the washer pump assembly 16 has an inlet 30 incommunication with the reservoir 15 via a flexible conduit 32 and a pairof outlets 33 and 34. Although the washer pump assembly 16 could be ofany suitable or conventional construction, it is preferably of the typewhich has a programmed wash cycle during which it delivers apredetermined number of squirts of washer fluid, such as that shown inapplication Ser. No. 701,443 filed on Jan. 29, I968 in the name ofRobert F. Romanowski, and assigned to the same assignee as the presentinvention. Since the washer pump assembly 16 per se does not form a partof the present invention, only its operation, in general, will bedescribed, and resort may be had to the aforementioned copendingapplication for a detailed description of its operation.

The washer pump assembly 16 includes a reciprocable pump 35 having aninterruptible driving connection with an electric motor 36 of a wiperunit and which is operable to deliver intermittent squirts of washerfluid when drivingly connected with the motor 36. The washer pumpassembly 16 also includes a control and timer mechanism (not shown)which is operable to establish a driving connection between the pump 35and the wiper unit motor 36 upon momentary energization of a relay coil39 thereof and which automatically interrupts the driving connectiontherebetween after a predetermined number of squirts of washer fluid hasbeen pumped. The outlets 33 and 34 of the washer pump assembly 16 areconnected to the inlets of a Y connector 36 via flexible conduits 37 and38, the outlet of the Y connector 36 in turn being connected to an inletor inlet opening 40 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 via a flexibleconduit 41.

The diverter valve mechanism 25, in the preferred embodiment, is asolenoid operated valve and is selectively operable to direct the washerfluid delivered by the pump to either the windshield washer nozzles 18or the headlamp washer nozzles 20. The diverter valve mechanism 25 couldbe of any suitable or conventional construction and is shown in FIG. 4as comprising a plastic valve housing 42 having a main housing portion42a and an integral tubular portion 42b at its upper end. The valvehousing 42 has a central opening 47 therein. The central opening 47includes a first portion 47a of a given diameter, an enlarged diameterportion 47b adjacent its lower end and which is in communication withthe inlet 40 thereof, a smaller diameter portion 470 adjacent its upperend and an outlet diameter portion 47d which has a smaller diameter thanthe portion 470. The upper end 49 of the tubular portion 42b of thevalve housing 42 defines a first outlet or outlet means and the housing42 is also provided with a second outlet or outlet means 48 which is incommunication with the enlarged diameter portion 47b of the centralopening 47.

Communication between the inlet 40 and the outlets 48 and 49 of thediverter valve mechanism 25 is controlled by a reciprocable valve memberor armature 50 slidably disposed within the opening 47. The valve member50, as viewed in FIG. 4, has a polygonally or square shaped metal body50a and secured to the opposite ends of the metal body 50a are rubberseats 50b. The seats 50b are in the shape of truncated cones. The valvemember 50 is normally spring biased by a spring 52 toward a first ornonnal position in which the lower seat 50b thereof seats against anannularf tapered seat or surface 54 in the valve housing 42 to blockcommunication between the inlet 40 and the outlet 48 and'to communicatethe inlet 40 uith the outlet 49. The washer fluid flows between thepolygonally shaped body 50a and the circular opening 47 and around theseat 50b when the valve member 50 is in this position. The spring 52 isa coiled compression spring which has one end in abutting engagementwith the upper seat 50b of the valve member 50 and its other end inabutting engagement with a radially extending abutment surface 56 at thejuncture of the opening portions 470 and 47a of the central opening 47.

The valve member 50 is adapted to be moved to a second or retractedposition, as shown in FIG. 5, in which the upper seat 50b thereof seatsagainst an annular, tapered valve seat or surface 60 formed at thejuncture of the opening portions 47a and 47c of the opening 47 in thehousing 42 to block communication between the inlet 40 and the outlet 49and to communicate the inlet 40 with the outlet means 48 in response toenergization of a relay coil 64. The relay coil 64 is carried by a metalU-shaped bracket member 65 which is suitably secured to the valvehousing portion 420, as by screws or rivets 66. The relay coil has acentral though opening 68 which is aligned with transverse openings 69and 70 in the legs of the U-shaped bracket to enable the tubular portion42b of the housing 42 to extend therethrough. The relay coil 64 whenenergized magnetically draws the metal valve member 50 upwardly towardits retracted position in opposition to the biasing force of the spring52. The U-shaped bracket member 65 provides a return path for themagnetic flux. The relay coil 64 when deenergized breaks the magneticfield to allow the spring 52 to return the valve member 50 towards itsnormal position, as shown in HO. 4.

The outlet 49 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 is connected viaflexible conduit 67 to an inlet 71 of a T-shaped connector 72, theoutlets 73 of which are respectively in communication with thewindshield washer nozzles 18 via flexible conduits 74. The outlets ofthe T-shaped connector contain check valves 75 which allow the washersolvent to flow therepast from conduit 67 to conduits 74, but preventreverse flow of fluid therepast.

The outlet means 48 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 is connected toan inlet 76 of a T-shaped connector 77 via a flexible conduit 78. Theoutlets 80 of the T-shaped connector 77 one respectively incommunication with the inlets of T- shaped connectors 81 via flexibleconduits 82. The outlets of the T-shaped connector 76 contain checkvalves 79 which allow washer solvent to flow therepast from conduit 78to conduits 82, but prevent reverse flow therepast. The outlets of theT-shaped connectors 81 are connected with the headlamp washer nozzlesvia conduits 84.

The headlamp washer nozzles 20 can be of any suitable or conventionalconstruction. but preferably are of the type which emit a high pressurejet stream of washer solvent onto two different areas of the transparentor outer surface of the headlamps 12, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Thenozzles 20, in the illustrated embodiment, are positioned only above theoutermost or low-beam headlamps and are suitably carried by a bracketmeans secured to the body structure of the vehicle 10. The T-shapedconnectors 81, conduits 84 and headlamp washer nozzles 20 are suitablyheld in place on the bracket means by clips 92 secured to the bracketmeans 90.

Although in the illustrated embodiment the headlamp washer nozzles 20are only used for cleaning the low-beam headlamps 12 of the automotivevehicle 10, it will, of course, be understood that additional nozzlescould be provided for also cleaning the innermost or high beamheadlights 12 of the automotive vehicle, if desired.

The washer system A also includes a control circuit means including amanually operable push button switch for controlling operation of thewasher pump assembly 16 and the diverter valve mechanism 25. The controlcircuit means includes a battery 102 having one post thereof connectedto a suitable ground G, and its other post connected to one end of therelay coil 37 for initiating operation of the washer pump by a wireconductor 103..The other end of the relay coil 37 is connected to oneend of the relay coil 64 by a wire conductor 104, the other end of therelay coil 64 being connected via wire conductor 105 to a stationaryswitch contact 100-1 of the push button switch 100. The other stationaryswitch contact 100-2 of the switch 100 is connected via wire 106 toground 0, The switch 100 also includes a depressible plunger means 110for bridging contacts 100-1 and l002 and which is normally spring biasedtoward an open position, as shown in FIG. 3, by a spring 112.

ln operation, when the operator desires to have washer fluid squirtedagainst the windshield 11 for cleaning the same, he will merelymomentarily depress the plunger 110 of the switch 100 to its closedposition in which the plunger 110 of the switch 100 to its closedposition in which the plunger means thereof bridges the stationarycontacts 100-1 and 100-2. When the pushbutton switch 100 is moved to itsclosed position a circuit is completed from battery 102, wire conductor103, relay coil 37, wire conductor 104, relay 64, wire conductor 105,stationary switch contact 100-1, plunger 110, stationary contact 100-2,wire conductor 106, to ground G The completion of this circuit energizesthe relay coil 37 for initiating a programmed cycle of operation of thewasher pump assembly 16 and also energizes the relay coil 64 to causethe valve member 50 to be moved from its normal position, as shown inlfig. 4, to its retracted position, as shown in FIG. 5. When theoperator releases the plunger 110 of the push button switch 100 aftermomentarily depressing the same to its closed position, it returns toits open position and the circuit is broken. This, in turn, deenergizesrelay coils 37 and 64. Deenergization of the relay coil 37 has noeffect, since the pump assembly 16 will operate through its programmedcycle of operation due to its mechanical timer control, as described inthe aforementioned patent application. Deenergization of the relay coil64 will cause the spring 52 to return the valve member 50 from itsretracted position, as shown in H6. 5, toward its normal position, asshown in H6. 4, in which it communicates the inlet means 40 with theoutlet means 49. When the diverter valve mechanism 25 is deenergized theinten'nittent squirts of washer fluid emitted from the pump 35 will becommunicated via conduits 37, 38, Y connector 36, flexible conduit 41 tothe inlet means 40 of the diverter valve mechanism 25. The fluid cominginto the inlet 40 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 will pass throughthe outlet means 49 thereof and thence through conduit 67, the inlet 71of the T-shaped connector 72, past the check valves 75, conduits 74, tothe windshield washer nozzles 18, from which the washer solvent isemitted in jet form and directed against the windshield 11.

It should be noted that although the relay coil 64 of the diverter valvemechanism 25 is momentarily energized when the plunger 110 of thepushbutton switch 100 is momentarily depressed, it will not direct thewasher fluid toward the headlamps 12, since it will be deenergized andthe valve member 50 returned to its normal position prior to the pumpbeginning to pump any fluid into the inlet means 40 thereof. The washerpump assembly 16, upon being energized, will go through its programmedcycle of operation and automatically shut off.

When the operator desires to direct the washer fluid to the headlampwasher nozzles 20 for cleaning the headlamps 12 of the vehicle 10, hewill merely depress the plunger T of the pushbutton switch 100 to itsclosed position and hold it in its closed position. This causes both therelay coil 37 of the pump assembly 16 to be energized to initiate pumpoperation and the relay coil 64 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 to beenergized, which in turn causes the valve member 50 to be moved from itsnormal position, as shown in H0. 4, to its retracted position, as shownin FIG. 5, in which it blocks communication between the inlet 40 andoutlet 49 and opens communication between the inlet 40 and the outlet48. When the washer fluid is being diverted from the inlet 40 to theoutlet means 48 of the diverter valve mechanism 25 all of the washerfluid will be directed onto the headlamps 12 of the vehicle 10. Thewasher fluid from the outlet 48 flows through flexible conduit 78, theinlet 76 of T-shaped connector 77, past the check valves 79, conduits82, T-shaped connectors 81, conduits 84 to headlamp nozzles 20. Thewasher solvent emanates from the nozzles in jet form and is directedonto the outer surface of the headlamps 12.

Should the operator of the vehicle release the plunger 110 of thepushbutton switch 100 to allow the same to be moved to its open positionprior to the pump assembly 16 completing its programmed cycle ofoperation, the washer fluid emanating from the pump 35 will beautomatically diverted toward the windshield of the vehicle during theremaining or latter portion of the pump operation. This is because whenthe plunger 110 of the pushbutton switch 100 is released, the coil 64 ofthe diverter valve mechanism is deenergized which causes the valvemember 50 to be moved toward its normal position, as shown in FIG. 4, inwhich it blocks communication between the inlet 40 and the outlet means48 thereof and opens communication between the inlet 40 and the outletmeans 49 thereof, which in turn causes the fluid to be directed towardthe windshield washer nozzles 18.

From the foregoing description, it should be apparent that the washersystem A of the present invention can be selectively operated so as todirect all of the washer fluid during the programmed cycle of operationof the pump assembly toward the windshield ll, direct all of the washersolvent onto the outer surfaces of the headlamps 12, or enable part ofthe washer fluid during each cycle of pump operation to be directedagainst the headlamps l2 and part to be directed against the windshield11. This system thus, enables an operator of the vehicle to clean boththe windshield and the headlamps as conditions necessitate.

Although the illustrated embodiment thereof has been described in greatdetail, it should be apparent that certain modifications, changes, andadaptations bay be made in the illustrated embodiment, and that it isintended to cover all such modifications, changes and adaptations whichcome within the spirit of the present invention.

We claim:

1. A washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure to eitherfirst or second transparent surface areas on an automotive vehiclecomprising:

a source of washer fluid;

a washer pump having an inlet means in communication with said sourceand an outlet means for supplying washer fluid under pressure whenenergized;

a diverter valve mechanism having an inlet means in communication withsaid outlet means of said washer pump and first and second outlet means;

first and second nozzle means adapted to be positioned adjacent thefirst and second transparent surface areas and which are incommunication with said first and second outlet means of said divertervalve mechanism, respectively, said diverter valve mechanism including avalve member movable between a first position in which it communicatesthe inlet means with said first outlet means thereof and a secondposition in which it communicates said inlet means with said secondoutlet means thereof and a selectively energizable means for effectingmovement of said valve member from its first position toward its secondposition when energized and movement of said valve member from itssecond position toward its first position when deenergized,respectively; and

manually operable control means for selectively energizing anddeenergizing said energizable means of said valve mechanism.

2. A washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure to either awindshield or a plurality of headlamps of an automotive vehiclecomprising:

a source of washer fluid;

a washer pump having an inlet means in communication with said sourceand an outlet means for supplying washer fluid under pressure whenenergized, a diverter valve mechanism having an inlet means incommunication with the outlet means of said washer pump and first andsecond outlet means;

first and second nozzle means adaptedvto be positioned adjacent thewindshield and headlamps of the vehicle and being in communication withsaid first and second outlet means of said diverter valve mechanism,respectively, said diverter valve mechanism including a valve membermovable between a first position in which it communicates the inletmeans with the first outlet means thereof and a second position in whichit communicates the inlet means with the second outlet means thereof andenergizable means for moving said valve from its first position towardsits second position when energized and for effecting movement of thevalve member from its second position toward its first position whendeenergized, respectively; and

manually operable control means for selectively energizing anddeenergizing said energizable means whereby washer fluid can beselectively directed either against the windshield of the vehicle of theheadlamps of the vehicle.

3. In an automotive vehicle having a windshield and a plurality ofheadlamps, a washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure toeither the windshield or the headlamps of the vehicle, said washersystem comprising:

a source of washer fluid;

a programmed washer pump having an inlet means in communication withsaid source and an outlet means and being operable to deliver apredetermined number of squirts of washer fluid when energized;

a diverter valve mechanism having an inlet means in communication withthe outlet means of said washer pump and first and second outlet means;

first and second nozzle means adapted to be positioned adjacent thewindshield and the headlamps of the vehicle and being in communicationwith said first and second outlet means of said diverter valvemechanism, respectively, said diverter valve mechanism including asolenoid operated valve member having a normal position in which itcommunicates the inlet means with the first outlet means of the divertervalve mechanism when the first outlet means of the diverter valvemechanism when the solenoid is deenergized but which is movable to aretracted position in which it communicates the inlet means with thesecond outlet means of the diverter valve mechanism when the solenoid isenergized, and switch means in an operative electric circuit with saidsolenoid and means for initiating operation of said washer pump, saidswitch means when momentarily depressed and released being operable toinitiate operation of the washer pump and cause the predetermined numberof squirts of washer fluid delivered thereby to be directed against thewindshield of the vehicle and said switch means when held in its closedposition causing the squirts $32353? UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICECERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent No. 3,574, 337 Dated April 13, 1971lnventofls) Ralph W. Edwards and Harry Kronson, Jr.

It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent andthat said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

r- Column 3, line 65, "one" should read are Column 4, lines 35 and 36,delete repeated phrase 110 of the switch 10 to its closed position inwhich the plunger Column 5, line 58, "bay" should read may Column 6,lines 66 and 6 delete repeated phrase first outlet means of the divertervalve mechanism when the Signed and sealed this 124th day of September1971 (SEAL) Attest:

EDWARD M.FLETCHER,JR. BERT GOTTSCHALK Attesting Officer ActingCommissioner of Pa

1. A washer system for supplying washer fluid under pressure to eitherfirst or second transparent surface areas on an automotive vehiclecomprising: a source of washer fluid; a washer pump having an inletmeans in communication with said source and an outlet means forsupplying washer fluid under pressure when energized; a diverter valvemechanism having an inlet means in communication with said outlet meansof said washer pump and first and second outlet means; first and secondnozzle means adapted to be positioned adjacent the first and secondtransparent surface areas and which are in communication with said firstand second outlet means of said diverter valve mechanism, respectively,said diverter valve mechanism including a valve member movable between afirst position in which it communicates the inlet means with said firstoutlet means thereof and a second position in which it communicates saidinlet means with said second outlet means thereof and a selectivelyenergizable means for effecting movement of said valve member from itsfirst position toward its second position when energized and movement ofsaid valve member from its second position toward its first positionwhen deenergized, respectively; and manually operable control means forselectively energizing and deenergizing said energizable means of saidvalve mechanism.
 2. A washer system for supplying washer fluid underpressure to either a windshield or a plurality of headlamps of anautomotive vehicle comprising: a source of washer fluid; a washer pumphaving an inlet means in communication with said source and an outletmeans for supplying washer fluid under pressure when energized, adiverter valve mechanism having an inlet means in communication with theoutlet means of said washer pump and first and second outlet means;first and second nozzle means adapted to be positioned adjacent thewindshield and headlamps of the vehicle and being in communication withsaid first and second outlet means of said diverter valve mechanism,respectively, said diverter valve mechanism including a valve membermovable between a first position in which it communicates the inletmeans with the first outlet means thereof and a second position in whichit communicates the inlet means with the second outlet means thereof andenergizable means for moving said valve from its first position towardsits second position when energized and for effecting movement of thevalve member from its second position toward its first position whendeenergized, respectively; and manually operable control means forselectively energizing and deenergizing said energizable means wherebywasher fluid can be selectively directed either against the windshieldof the vehicle of the headlamps of the vehicle.
 3. In an automotivevehicle having a windshield and a plurality of headlamps, a washersystem for supplying washer fluid under pressure to either thewindshield or the headlamps of the vehicle, said washer systemcomprising: a source of washer fluid; a programmed washer pump having aninlet means in communication with said source and an outlet means andbeing operable to deliver a predetermined number of squirts of washerfluid when energized; a diverter valve mechanism having an inlet meansin communication with the outlet means of said washer pump and first andsecond outlet means; first and second nozzle means adapted to bepositioned adjacent the windshield and the headlamps of the vehicle andbeing in communication with said first and second outlet means of saiddiverter valve mechanism, respectively, said diverter valve mechanismincluding a solenoid operated valve member having a normal position inwhich it communicates the inlet means with the first outlet means of thediverter valve mechanism when the first outlet means of the divertervalve mechanism when the solenoid is deenergized but which is movable toa retracted position in which it communicates the inlet means with thesecond outlet means of the diverter valve mechanism when the solenoid isenergized, and switch means in an operative electric circuit with saidsolenoid and means for initiating operation of said washer pump, saidswitch means when momentarily depressed and released being operable toinitiate operation of the washer pump and cause the predetermined numberof squirts of washer fluid delivered thereby to be directed against thewindshield of the vehicle and said switch means when held in its closedposition causing the squirts of washer fluid to be directed against theheadlamps of the vehicle whereby the number of squirts of cleaning fluiddirected against the headlamps can be varied.